Best 7 Easy Apricot Chicken Only 5 Ingredients Recipes

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**Apricot Chicken: A Flavorful and Easy 5-Ingredient Dish**

Craving a delectable yet fuss-free meal? Look no further than apricot chicken, a culinary delight that tantalizes your taste buds with its sweet and tangy flavors. This easy-to-make dish requires only five ingredients and minimal preparation, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Join us as we explore the apricot chicken recipe and uncover its secrets to creating a mouthwatering and satisfying meal. In this article, you'll find both the classic apricot chicken recipe, featuring juicy chicken breasts smothered in a luscious apricot glaze, and a delightful variation using chicken thighs for a richer flavor. Additionally, we'll introduce a delectable apricot chicken stir-fry and a tantalizing apricot chicken slow cooker recipe for those seeking a hands-off approach. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

3-INGREDIENT APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN



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With only a few ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time, you can pull together this sweet, crispy, and juicy 3-Ingredient Apricot Glazed Chicken for your busiest days!

Provided by The Seasoned Mom

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3-4 pounds bone-in (skin-on chicken parts (breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or a combination))
8 ounces Catalina salad dressing
½ jar (about 5-6 ounces ) apricot jam
1 1 ouce envelope dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • For easy clean-up, line a roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken, skin-side up, on prepared pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 glaze ingredients.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and spread liberally on each piece.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /5th of the chicken + sauce, Calories 619.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Protein 56.8 g, Fat 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Cholesterol 174.1 mg, Sodium 875.4 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

EASY APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 5-to-6-pound roasting chicken, giblets removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Rinse the chicken with cool water and pat dry. Place the chicken in a roasting pan on a rack, breast side up. Sprinkle the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper. Tuck the wing tips under the back of the chicken.
  • Combine 4 tablespoons butter, parsley if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Loosen the skin on the breast of the chicken by gently wriggling fingers under the skin. Rub outside of the chicken with about 1 tablespoon of the butter mixture. Rub the remaining mixture under the skin of the chicken breast. Sprinkle chicken with additional salt and pepper. Roast the chicken for 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes. Spoon the garlic out of the saucepan and discard. Add the apricot preserves, mustard and vinegar and cook, stirring, until warmed through and combined, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool until ready to glaze the chicken.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush evenly with the apricot glaze. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer stuck into the chicken thigh registers 160 degrees F, about 15 minutes more. Tip the chicken so the juices run into the pan. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil.
  • Pour the juices from the pan into a degreasing cup or glass measuring cup. Pour or spoon off excess fat and discard. Add the chicken broth to the roasting pan and place directly on a burner over medium heat. Add the pan drippings and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, and scraping up any browned bits, until the mixture is hot, about 2 minutes. Strain and pour into a gravy boat and season with salt and pepper. Carve the chicken and serve with the sauce.

QUICK APRICOT CHICKEN



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This simple apricot chicken is one of my favorite dishes. Everybody just loves it and leftovers are always just as good the next day. For variation, I've used pork instead of chicken and added additional ingredients like pineapple, mandarin oranges, snow peas and broccoli. -Vicki Ruiz, Twin Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chicken broth or sherry
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup salted cashews
Hot cooked rice
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow microwave-safe dish, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in chicken. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once. , Add green pepper and cashews. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring once. Let stand for 3 minutes. Serve with rice and if desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

APRICOT CHICKEN I



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Tangy, fruity chicken made in just 3 easy steps! It's great served with rice.

Provided by Shirley Rickey

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ½ (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1 (10 fluid ounce) bottle Russian-style salad dressing
1 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken pieces in a 4 quart casserole dish. Mix the soup mix, dressing and jam together, and pour over the chicken.
  • Cover dish and bake for 1 hour in preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1134.3 mg, Sugar 44.4 g

ONE POT APRICOT CHICKEN RECIPE



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One Pan Apricot Chicken like your mom used to make, with just five ingredient and one pan, this dish is all about flavor with almost no effort! Includes recipes for homemade onion soup mix and French dressing!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 chicken thighs (bone in and skin on)
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 cup French dressing
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and set a cast iron skillet to heat on medium high heat.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the cast iron skillet, skin side down.
  • Brown both sides of the chicken for 3-5 minutes.
  • In a bowl or large measuring cup add the rest of the ingredients and whisk them together.
  • Pour half over the chicken, putt the pan in the oven and cook for 25 minutes.
  • Pour the rest over the chicken and cook an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 1179 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APRICOT CHICKEN



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
2 pounds chicken tenderloins, cut in 1/2 across on an angle
Salt and pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cider or white wine vinegar
12 dried pitted apricots, chopped
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup apricot all fruit spread or apricot preserves
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium high heat. Add oil and chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Lightly brown the chicken a few minutes on each side, add onions. Cook 5 minutes. Add vinegar to the pan and let it evaporate. Add apricots and stock. When stock comes to a bubble, add preserves and stir to combine. Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Serve chicken with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 97 milligrams, Sodium 309 milligrams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 26 grams

BAKED APRICOT CHICKEN



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Simply delicious. Quick and easy recipe for the busy homemaker. Serve with rice if desired.

Provided by SHANG

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 chicken thighs
1 cup apricot preserves
1 cup French dressing
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine the jam, dressing and soup mix. Mix together.
  • Place chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour apricot mixture over chicken and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 444.3 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe apricots: For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy apricots. If you can't find fresh apricots, you can use frozen or canned apricots, but be sure to thaw or drain them before using.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a good quality apricot jam: The apricot jam is a key ingredient in this dish, so be sure to use a good quality jam that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This easy apricot chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the apricot glaze is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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